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3 September 1802
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
to Charles Vaughan
Discusses commissioners, settlers, and prices related to his lands in Maine.
GLC02437.10346
18 January 1801
Ulmer, George (1756-1825)
[List]
Noted as a "true copy" by George Ulmer on the second page. Lists settlers who have agreed to George Ulmer's (Henry Knox's land agent) terms in Ducktrap, Maine and possibly various other towns. Includes the settlers names, amount of acres, price per...
GLC02437.10603
30 November 1801
Holland, Park (1752-1844)
[Map of land]
Notes as a copy. A detailed hand drawn map of a plan for settlers' lots in Bangor, Maine. Shows rivers, creeks, and each lot is numbered. Docket notes, "Park Holland Esq [his] letter February 1802 - John Gleasons extract."
GLC02437.10605
circa 1804
Unknown
List of notes regarding settlers of the Waldo Patent. Lists items by the name of the settler (more than 100 are cited), date (ranging from 1801 to 1804), landlord, size of the plot, amount due on their land and the amount of interest.
GLC02437.10730
to Henry Knox
Informs Knox he is either sending or has sent him a list of letters (not included) of people who have applied for land in Knox's patent (likely part of the Waldo patent lands). Notes he marked the quantity and price agreed on next to each man's name...
GLC02437.07501
5 May 1801
to Daniel Neal
Asks Neal to manage his land on the northern part of the Waldo patent in Hampden and Bangor, Maine. Describes what the job entails. Also requests Neal to attend to the settlers lots in Bangor.
GLC02437.07528
5 July 1801
Vaughan, Charles (1759-1839)
Informs Knox to send the gentleman (unspecified) who is interested in settling on Vaughan lands to Vaughan.
GLC02437.07556
1801/07/08
Legate, Thomas (fl. 1801)
Introduces Knox to a gentleman who would like to permanently reside on Knox's lands and who is also seeking employment. Describes the gentleman's character and his family.
GLC02437.07559
13 November 1801
to unknown
Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Authorizes a gentleman to hire men to erect dams, houses, and to chop wood. Notes the men's wages will be paid in land at the current market rate. Also mentions he would like various men...
GLC02437.07667
15 November 1801
A lengthy letter of resignation from Ulmer to Knox. Ulmer mentions he was mortified to see Knox returned the letters and certificates Ulmer sent him. States, "it is an evidence that your confidence in me is in a Great measure withdrawn I of course...
GLC02437.07670
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